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How to Plant Dragon Fruit from Cuttings in Your Yard, 6 Steps to Ensure Abundant Fruit

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How to Plant Dragon Fruit from Cuttings in Your Yard, 6 Steps to Ensure Abundant Fruit how to plant dragon fruit from cuttings. Photo: AI Generated

Kapanlagi.com - Having your own dragon fruit plant in your yard is no longer a difficult task. Dragon fruit is not only favored for its refreshing taste but also for its myriad health benefits. Therefore, the market value of this fruit is quite stable and relatively high, making it a very profitable choice for independent cultivation.

For those of you who enjoy gardening, the method of planting dragon fruit from cuttings is the simplest and most effective technique to propagate this plant. You don’t need to start from seeds, which take a long time; simply take a cutting from a quality parent plant, and you can have a new seedling that has the potential to bear fruit quickly.
This article will guide you step by step in performing dragon fruit cuttings, from preparing tools, selecting parent plants, to post-planting care. Let’s follow the detailed guide below to ensure successful dragon fruit cultivation in your home and produce lush plants.

1. Selection of Quality Parent Stems

Selection of Quality Parent Stems. Photo: AI Generated

The most crucial step in how to plant dragon fruit from cuttings is selecting the parent stem. Make sure to choose a stem that is very old. The main characteristic is that the stem must have borne fruit before, indicated by the presence of fruit harvesting marks along the stem.
A stem that has previously borne fruit has better genetic quality to be used as new seedlings. Additionally, always be careful when handling the dragon fruit stem because there are fine but very sharp thorns that can injure your skin.

2. Preparation of the Right Growing Media

Preparation of the Right Planting Media. Photo: AI Generated

The ideal growing media should be loose and able to retain moisture well. Mix humus soil (only take the surface part), well-composted manure (black, loose, cool, and odorless), and wood powder in a ratio of 1:1:1.
The wood powder in this mixture serves as a spacer to keep the media loose and capable of retaining water. With maintained moisture, you can save on watering time because the media will not dry out quickly, which is very important for the initial growth of the cuttings.

3. Process of Cutting Stem Cuttings

Process of Cutting Stem Cuttings. Photo: AI Generated

Cut the selected dragon fruit stem to about the length of one hand span. The most important thing to pay attention to is marking or identifying which end is the bottom and which is the top. Do not plant it upside down, as this will have fatal consequences for root growth.
After cutting, let the stem rest for a moment before planting. Make sure to wear gloves or be very careful when handling the cut stem to avoid being injured by its sharp thorns during this preparation process.

4. Planting into Growing Media

Planting into Growing Media. Photo: AI Generated

Insert the bottom base of the cutting into the prepared growing media. Ensure that the stem is planted firmly and stably. A wobbly stem will hinder the growth of newly emerging roots and can disrupt the overall development of the plant.
Plant slowly until all the seedlings or stems you have prepared are properly planted according to their position. The density of the media around the base of the stem is very important so that the position of the cutting does not easily shift or wobble when watered.

5. Initial Care and Placement of Seedlings

Initial Care and Placement of Seedlings. Photo: AI Generated

After planting is complete, place the plants in a shaded area for about the first two weeks. Do not place them directly under sunlight to prevent the plants from experiencing stress and to ensure that the recovery process of the stem proceeds optimally until the buds begin to emerge.
Watering should be done wisely. Only water when the growing media appears dry. Avoid overwatering or conditions where the media is too wet, as this can trigger rot at the base of the cutting, both in polybags and in permanent soil.

6. Transfer to Full Sunlight

Transfer to Full Sunlight. Photo: AI Generated

After about a month, shoots usually start to appear. If the plants look like they have fully grown with healthy new shoots, you can move the plants to a location that receives full sunlight all day. Dragon fruit requires high light intensity for photosynthesis and to boost fruit productivity.
Routine care after the transfer is simply to ensure that the planting medium does not dry out. With consistent care, these dragon fruit plants from cuttings usually start to bear fruit after one year of planting.

7. Questions About How to Plant Dragon Fruit from Cuttings

Q: Why should you use a stem that has previously borne fruit for cuttings?

A: Stems that have previously borne fruit have the right maturity level and better genetic quality, thus increasing the chances of growth and success in fruiting again.
Q: How long does it take for shoots to appear?
A: Usually, shoots will start to appear about a month after the cutting planting process is done.
Q: What are the characteristics of good planting media for dragon fruit?
A: The planting medium should be loose, not easily compacted, and capable of retaining water. A mixture of humus soil, well-rotted manure, and wood chips is highly recommended.
Q: Can dragon fruit cuttings be exposed to sunlight immediately?
A: No, during the first two weeks after planting, it is best to place them in a shaded area. Once the plants are proven healthy and have shoots, then move them to an area with full sunlight.

(kpl/mab)

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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